La Lido Loca Cruise Podcast Tony Barnette

Ilana from Life Well Cruised is one of the top cruise content creators in the world. She provides here audience and community with a wealth information about how to make their cruise vacation more efficient and enjoyable. Millions have used her cruise tips to prepare for and make the best of their cruise. We cover a lot in this episode including how Ilana started cruising, what she thinks about the state of cruising in 2024, mega-ships, packing cubes, and her essential cruise tips for both new and seasoned cruisers. 
Check out Life Well Cruised here:
https://www.youtube.com/@LifeWellCruised
Check out the video version of this podcast here:
https://www.youtube.com/@cruisepodcast
 

There seems to be a trend in the cruise industry to build bigger and bigger cruise ships. That is certainly the case with Royal Caribbean International. It begs the question are mega cruise ships good for cruising? I am joined today by Royal Caribbean expert Matt Hochberg of Royal Caribbean blog. We talk about mega cruise ship, his recent experience on Icon of the Seas, the role of private islands in cruising and much more. 
Check out the video version of the podcast here:
https://www.youtube.com/@cruisepodcast
Check out Matt's Videos at:
https://www.youtube.com/@RoyalCaribbeanBlog
 

This week we talk to Derrick Phillps from the Island Time YouTube channel. Derrick is a seasoned cruiser and a travel agent and he recently completed cruises on both Royal Caribbean and Carnvial Cruise Line's newest cruise ship. He gives his take on Icon of the Seas, Carnival Jubilee, cruising with kids and more. 
Check out the video version of the podcast here:
https://www.youtube.com/@cruisepodcast
Check out Derrick's channel Island Time here:
https://www.youtube.com/@IslandTimeTravel

Recently I had the opportunity to be interviewed by Bill Panoff, the Editor-In-Chief of Porthole Magazine. He asked my cruise origins and my approach to cruising. Enjoy this reversal where I get asked questions for a change. 
Check the video version of the podcast here:
https://www.youtube.com/@cruisepodcast
Check out Bill's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseandTravelBP

Long time Princess and Carnival cruise Mike also know as The Nauti Cruiser joins me to talk about cruising on the new $1 billion dollar Carnival Jubilee and about how he cruises for free by gambling in the cruise casino.
Video version of the podcast can be found at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLoGEyIWH6f6mkJxDCweDag
 

In today's episode I talk with Jay from the Shiplife YouTube channel. Jay is one of the largest cruise content creators in the world and has previously worked on cruise ships as a crewmember. We talk about all things cruising including his travel over the last 12 months, his favorite cruise ship activites and his insights on crew member life and crew member satisfaction.